These high protein, gluten free power bars are easy to make and remind me of Lärabar’s, though these are super fresh since they’re homemade, and they’re also not quite as sweet.
Blend pecans and cacao powder in a food processor until combined and coarsely ground. Add in dates and process until blended into the dry ingredients.
Process in vanilla, stevia and agave until well-combined. Stir (or work in) dried cranberries with a spoon or by hand.
Press the mixture into an 8×8 inch pyrex dish. Freeze for 1 hour, or until firm, then cut into 16 squares.
Makes 16 squares.
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I have made these (making the subs I mentioned in the comments; untoasted nuts and raw cacao powder. I also used maple syrup in place of agave nectar and added an extra date or so instead of stevia.)
The bars were really delicious! Trust me – this recipe is a keeper and is much more tasty than it might look!
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erinjoyous on 4.28.2011
these look good, but I’m curious what constitutes this as ‘high protein’ — as it has nothing in it with any significant source of protein, besides the pecans, which is not a ton…
beccasbites on 4.18.2011
Dcroft03-when I plug it into my tracker I come up with apx 157.3 calories, 12.3 grams of fat, 13.4 carbs, and 2.9 grams of fiber, and 2 grams of protein. I substituted sugar for the stevia in the tracker though as I don’t do Stevia-however that shouldn’t make much of a difference with such a small amount.
Alexandra on 4.15.2011
(This recipe is not entirely raw if you’re using toasted pecans and regular cocoa, which has been toasted. I would sub with untoasted nuts and raw cocoa powder.)
Alexandra on 4.15.2011
The beauty of raw food is that you don’t need to count calories. When food is unheated (that is, not heated above ca 42 degrees Celsius), it preserves the enzymes which otherwise would be damaged.
That is why cooked food makes us put on weight. Raw food actually makes us loose weight.
It is true though, that all food, raw or otherwise, should be eaten in moderation and that especially is true when it comes to nuts, which are high in fat. Enjoy, but don’t overeat and you’ll be fine!
dcroft03 on 4.15.2011
is there a nutrional breakdown for this recipe?
Carbs, Calories, Fat, Protein specifically